Operations Supervisor - Grain Export Terminal
Job description
This position coordinates shipping and receiving operations and directs inbound and outbound grain shipments at a high-capacity export grain elevator for a global merchandiser and processor of agricultural goods.
Responsibilities
Along with the below listed responsibilities, the employee should conduct any other business related to the function as required by her or his supervisor.
- Performs daily rail unloading operations
- Processes car lists and grade information on incoming trains from the web and Kansas City office
- Write up track list of inbound railcars and enter them into a computer
- Collect grain samples as needed
- Enter grain grade details into the inventory system
- Release empty railcars from the railroad website and elevator computer system
Ship Loading Operations
- Monitor ship loading activities
- Meet the load order requirements
- Adjust stocks in the inventory program daily
- Blend grain and communicate with the stevedores who load grain to ensure that instructions on load orders and practices set forth in the U.S. Grain Standards Act are followed.
Safety and Administrative Operations
- Perform inspections in the elevator including: safety, housekeeping and mechanical equipment.
- Inspect rail yards and grounds around the facility
- Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order
- Work with maintenance personnel to schedule work to be performed.
- Issue required Company permits for required tasks
- Indoctrinate new laborers as needed
- Conduct safety meetings and monitors elevator employees and outside contractors to ensure that all Safety and Company policies are followed
- Data entry of Longshore payroll to the PMA on a weekly basis.
- Assist the management team in maintenance, logistics and overall operations as needed.
- With degree in a related discipline, no experience necessary
- In lieu of degree, one year of experience in grain handling operations (preferably in a supervisory role) or two years of prior supervisory experience in manufacturing/production/receiving operations, including responsibility for meeting production and safety standards
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Strong time management skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Basic understanding of operational equipment
- Good communications skills
- Ability to withstand long periods of walking or standing
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.
- Requires climbing fixed ladders or stairs, boarding cargo ships, walking on loading docks which may be wet
- Requires the ability to obtain TWIC certification
- Requires rotating shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Preferred qualifications:
- In lieu of degree, knowledge of OSHA and other safety practices (preferably that pertain to grain elevators)
- In lieu of degree, demonstrated ability to achieve operating efficiencies while maintaining strong labor relations
- In lieu of degree, understanding of general terms of collective bargaining agreement(s)
- Understanding of logistics (e.g., vessel, rail or truck) and inventory management
- Knowledge of USDA/GIPSA Grain Standards Act for an export terminal
- Knowledge of grain commodities and grades
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Education
Basic qualifications: •High school diploma or GED •Valid Driver’s license Preferred qualifications: •College degree in a related discipline •Some continuing education (e.g., industrial safety and environmental related subjects)
Job Reference SP-3972293086
Professional Areas Industry
Function Operations, Engineering and Maintenance
Contract Type Permanent
Years of Work Experience 1-3 years
Start date 2023-01-17
Application close date 2023-04-17
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